HR Happy Hour Show

Launched in 2009, The HR Happy Hour Media Network is hosted by Steve Boese and Trish Steed. We have a range of shows focused on Human Resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. We feature the longest continuously running internet radio show and podcast on all things HR and HCM.

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Our shows

HR Happy Hour

At Work in America

The Workplace Minute

H3 LIVE

HR Means Business

The Play by Play

Inclusion Crusade

System of Record

Latest episodes

When AI Writes the Code: The Future of Entry-Level Tech Roles

In this episode Steve discusses how powerful new AI tools, like Goldman Sachs new AI co-worker “Devin”, present a growing threat to entry level tech roles, and raise important questions about human-AI collaboration in the future.

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From Applause to Impact with the Recognition Effect

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve and Trish discuss the critical role of recognition in the workplace with Sarah Whitman, Senior Vice President of E-commerce at Workhuman.

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Sick Days and State Lines: The Battle Over Paid Sick Leave in America

In this episode Steve discusses the state of employer provided Paid Sick Leave in America – how the US in one of the only countries that does not require Paid Sick Leave to be provided, and how several states have enacted their own rules mandating Paid Sick Leave. We also discuss Missouri, where state politicians, supported by Big Business, have effectively ignored the will of Missouri voters and repealed a voter-approved Paid Sick Leave law.

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What It All Means for HR — The Big Picture from the Big Beautiful Bill

In this episode Steve wraps up our week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” by recapping the big issues we covered this week – No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime and more. We also share five recommendations for HR leaders who are challenged to stay informed and compliant in a changing regulatory environment.

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